Downtown is a densely settled commercial core of a community that serves as its social and economic center.

Photo Credit: Downtown Muskegon, MI

Downtown acts as a key defining feature of a community's overall sense of place.

Photo Credit: Downtown Frankenmuth, MI

Downtown is multi-functional with places to shop, work, dine, live, worship, and enjoy a variety of cultural offerings.

Photo Credit: Downtown Farmington

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Strengthening Downtowns

Membership in 2025

230 New Members in 2025

7 Educational Opportunities in 2025

10 Increased MDA Facebook Reach

79.2%

Legislative Visits in 2025

65

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Bay City DDA Executive Leadership

The Bay City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking qualified candidates to provide contracted executive leadership in support...

Coldwater Seeks DDA & Main Street Director

The City of Coldwater is seeking a Downtown Development Authority (DDA) / Main Street Director.

New Podcast on Design Guidelines

Hear from the Michigan's State Historic Preservation Office to explain in detail the design guidelines that are necessary to consider whether...

Imlay City Seeks DDA Director

The Imlay City Downtown Development Authority and the City of Imlay City are seeking a DDA Director.

Upcoming Events

8 Sep

MiPDM Application Due

9 Sep

Annual Award Nominations Due

25 Sep

MDA Networking

27 Sep

Downtown Day

6 Nov

2-Day Annual Conference 2025

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2024 Achievements

225 Members

5 New MiPDM Participants

In-Person DDA Board Trainings

Quarterly Legislative Update to Members

80 In Person Legislator Visits

10 Business Associate Members

300+ Event Attendees

Mobile Tours & Networking Opportunities Expanded

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